: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
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Examples of gadget in a Sentence
The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.
cell phones, pagers, and other gadgets
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Boone and Blackshear should be expected to battle for a fourth or fifth spot as a special teams contributor/occasional gadget weapon.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
Right now, Amazon has tons of grilling gadgets and tools for less, from heavy-duty heat-resistant gloves to an instant-read meat thermometer.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
Right now, Amazon has tons of grilling gadgets and tools for less, from heavy-duty heat-resistant gloves to an instant-read meat thermometer.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for gadget
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“Gadget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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